Certificate III Educator

Little Zak's Academy; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Mount Colah is seeking experienced Early Childhood Educators for a part-time lunch cover role. The ideal candidates will facilitate learning experiences and maintain effective communication with families. Qualified individuals should have a Certificate III or above in Early Childhood Education and a current Working with Children Check. This role offers competitive remuneration and various benefits to support work/life balance.

Benefits

Competitive above-award remuneration

$500-1,500 annual bonus based on qualifications

50% childcare discounts

Paid day off on birthday

Continuous career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current Working with Children Check is required.
• Experience in early childhood education is preferred.
• Compliance with health and safety standards is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning experiences for allocated group of children.
• Maintain effective communication with parents.
• Create a stimulating interactive learning environment.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of National Quality Framework

First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one

Ability to foster authentic connections

Education

Certificate III/Diploma/Teaching Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.

Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.

We are seeking experienced Early Childhood Educators to join our established team in our Mount Colah service for a part-time lunch cover role over 5 days.

About the role:

• Facilitate the learning experiences for your allocated group of children
• Be part of a collaborative teaching environment
• Maintain effective communication with the parents throughout the service
• Regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs
• Create a friendly, secure and stimulating interactive learning environment
• Maintain positive working relationships with all team members
• Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times

About you:

• Certificate III/Diploma/Teaching Degree in Early Childhood Education & Care (or ACECQA approved or working towards)
• Current Working with Children Check
• Working knowledge of the National Quality Framework including: National Regulations, National Quality Standards (NQS), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Nurture authentic connections with our children and families through interaction, curriculum and documentation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one

Benefits for you:

• Rotating rosters to support a great work/life balance
• Competitive above-award remuneration
• $500-1,500 annual bonus (depending on your qualification)
• Up to 50% staff childcare discounts for your own children
• A paid day off on your birthday & a well‑being day (on top of your annual leave)
• $1,000 staff referral bonus for every successful referral
• Continuous career development opportunities and Future Leaders Program
• Study allowances to upskill your qualification including ECT degrees (T&C's apply)
• Travel Allowances(T&C's apply)
• Mentoring from our values‑driven Leadership Team and full support from a well‑established Support Office
• Employee Assistance Program

We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Do not miss out on this great opportunity!

If this sounds like you then, please click 'APPLY NOW' or call our Recruitment Team on 0485 976 *** for more information.

Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment

Little Zak's is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child‑safe employment checks.

By applying for a role with Little Zak's, you acknowledge and agree to undergo all required child safety checks as part of our employment process.

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